ABOUT US
Tautai Philosophy
For Pacific Artists, By Pacific Artists
Tautai Trust operates on the understanding that pacific artists remain independent of Tautai and come together collegially through their Tautai connection to participate in art events and artist development opportunities.
Tautai Objectives
Tautai Exists to Grow Pacific Visual Art and Pacific Visual Artists
Tautai is a charitable trust which reinforces the mana of contemporary pacific art, supports and educates established and emerging pacific artists, and promotes pacific art within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Tautai Overview
Tautai is an organisation of artists that:
promotes a clear understanding and acknowledgement of pacific art
- gains publicity and exposure for contemporary pacific artists
- pursues actively a pacific art profile within the visual arts
- develops global associations for pacific art and artists
- improves the quality of contemporary pacific art
- strengthens professional career paths for pacific artists
- provides artists with development for vocational achievement
- identifies and addresses issues specific to pacific art communities
- fosters relationships and networks and grows community opportunities
Tautai has a program of activities that:
- provides artist support
- promotes art exhibitions
- develops artist networking
- fosters audience awareness
- resources education opportunities
- facilitates professional development